A multi-family home was damaged Wednesday when a discarded cigarette started a larger fire.

According to a press release from the Lafayette Fire Department, firefighters responded to the fire at a home on the 600 block of Lafayette Street, and observed heavy smoke coming from the side of the home.

The fire was brought under control within 10 minutes, the press release says; however, the electrical power was disconnected to the building, resulting in six units to be without utility services.